Selecting words

(26) What is the antonym of “INNATE”?

• (a) Inborn
• (b) Natural
• (c) Acquired
• (d) Congenital

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Acquired
“Innate” refers to something that is natural or inborn, so its antonym is “acquired,” which means gained or learned.

(27) Choose the word that means “a person who is addicted to alcohol”:

• (a) Drunkard
• (b) Teetotaler
• (c) Abstainer
• (d) Alcoholic

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Alcoholic
An “alcoholic” is a person who is addicted to alcohol, often suffering from alcoholism.

(28) What is the synonym of “PRECEDENT”?

• (a) Succeeding
• (b) Example
• (c) Subsequent
• (d) Follower

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Example
A “precedent” is an example or a previous case that serves as a model or guideline for future actions or decisions.

(29) What is the antonym of “DEPLETE”?

• (a) Diminish
• (b) Exhaust
• (c) Replenish
• (d) Drain

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Replenish
“Deplete” means to reduce or exhaust the supply of something, so its antonym is “replenish,” which means to refill or restore.

(30) What is the synonym of “INQUISITIVE”?

• (a) Apathetic
• (b) Indifferent
• (c) Curious
• (d) Uninterested

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Curious
“Inquisitive” and “curious” both describe a strong desire to learn or know about something.